AMD

AMD is the second largest maker of personal computer microprocessors after Intel. They also make flash memory, integrated circuits for networking devices, and programmable logic devices. AMD reports that it has sold over 100 million x86 (Windows-compatible) microprocessors. Its Athlon (formerly called the "K7") microprocessor, delivered in mid-1999, was the the first to support a 200 MHz bus. In March, 2000, AMD announced the first 1 gigahertz PC microprocessor in a new version of the Athlon.
Now with there latest Ryzen and Threadripper series APU / CPU out there market in the gaming industry today is for ever growing. You are now able to get good performance for the fraction of the cost of a Intel based setup.